1. By Luis S. Francisco Algarve University 24th March 2010 Air Transport Evolution and the new technologies, GDS's, Internet, eDistribution,ā¦ English version
2. Vice President, General Director, General Manager, Strategy Director, Executive Director, Director of Marketing & Sales Luis S. Francisco of Tour Operators and Travel Agencies GDSās (Galileo e Amadeus) Airlines (Air Luxor, PGA-PortugĆ”lia Airlines, Delta, Transbrasil, Japan Airlines, TAP) Czech Tourism, Algarve Tourism. 28 years of experience in tourism and aviation as:
3. By Luis S. Francisco Algarve University 24th March 2010 Air Transport Evolution and the new technologies , GDS's, Internet, eDistribution,ā¦
8. Iām a lucky guy!!! ... For being an active part in the "revolution" operated in the aviation industry and tourism in general. I started with dial phones, chips card, telex, billboards pionaises ... Evolved to dump PCs working in network (like TAPmatic) For the GDS (Galileo, Amadeus) Internet ... From aircraft with 100 to 250 seats to 600+ seats...
72. The Survival Strategies! With the Internet Consumerās decision is more dispersed Appearance of Low Cost Carriers Democratization of air travel ... Airlines pushed to form alliances to ... survive!
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74. Airline system Components Pricing And Revenue Management System Maintenance And Engineering System Flight Operation System Finance System (load factor) Crew Management System Central Reservation System Airport Management System Air Cargo System Business Processing System (check-in, luggage) Sales and Marketing System HR Management System CRM System (customer behavior)
75. Internet and its importance for airlines INTERNET EXTRANET INTRANET ACESS TYPE OPEN CONTROLED PRIVATE USED BY PUBLIC BUSINESS PARTNERS ORGANIZATION MEMBERS TYPE OF INFORMATION GENERAL SELECTIVE SHARE OWNER
76. The Survival Strategies! Alliances, Spin-offs and Cross-Holdings They are the largest and best strategy in terms of network expansion Global alliances covering different continents and different markets SkyTeam (11) Star Alliance (26) OneWorld (11)
77. The Survival Strategies! Alliances, Spin-offs and Cross-Holdings Partnerships include : sales and marketing, and operational code sharing schedule co-ordination joint sales offices ground handling and maintenance combination of frequent flyer programs...
78. The Survival Strategies! Alliances, Spin-offs and Cross-Holdingsā¦ the top airlines SkyTeam (11) Star Alliance (26) OneWorld (11)
82. Low Cost vs āHealthy Qualityā Carriers - Ā« How was the trip to Moscow? Ā» - Ā« Everything went well but I'm completely exhausted Ā» Ā«... I'm completely exhausted Ā» Here's a phrase that users of Long Haul airlines no longer say or feel, quite the contrary. While in EU, airlines follow a model of low-cost due to short flights of 2h to 2h30, the airlines flying out of Europe have opted for what I dubbed " Healthy Quality ".
83. The Survival Strategies! Important niche markets appear Quit well used by some airlines Going in the opposite direction of LCC .
84. Gulf and Far East Airlines such as Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Thai, Ethiad, Emirates and Qatar Airways Concern themselves more with the convenience and health of their passengers. Take the Emirates and Qatar Airways example.
85. Aim : the high quality standard (not the quantity). These companies have opted for Airbus, in particular, the series A330, A340 and A380, beside Boeing 777. Planes with enormous space, comfort and high technology ... ... luxury oriented for a healthy and sophisticated way to travel: Individual cabins with shower (1st class) spacious seats that transform into comfortable beds, bars, restaurants, gyms ...
86. Luxury in every detail, from the tissues used on the seats to the size and quality of individual LCDās and huge list of films and programs. Special environment for transition zones Aircrafts with lights system that simulate the time at destiny.
104. But not only in flight that there is the convenience and quality of these airlines. The airport lounges are authentic places of luxury and health. They are spaces that, just by itself, provide great relaxation and rest with spectacular surroundings as witnessed some of the photos from the terminal of Dubai Airport terminals / Lounges
107. Emirates offers a five-star lounge - "Emirates Terminal 3" - with individual spaces for their customers to relax and rest. The spaces are varied, to work, read, or even meditate ā¦
108. Spaces inspired by Arab and Asian themes with water and plants that enhance the feeling of harmony and wellbeing. Lavish facilities, having SPA - Timeless Spa - with several therapists offering beauty treatments, massage therapies in a soothing and tranquil environment
109. Two Zen gardens are part of the unique design to create an oasis of calm within the bustling environment of an international airport.
110. The Qatar Airways Premium Terminal at Doha has jacuzzi, showers, rooms with 2 beds, various types of massages, meals, games, playstation and many others ... high quality and... Absolutely free!
113. Questions? please email me at: [email_address] Luis S. Francisco Senior Advisor in Tourism, Airlines, GDS's, Hotels, Tourism Boards, Country Branding; and Law Thanks!
